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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,335.94, 44,623.14 and 18,188.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,335.94, 44,623.14 and 18,188.76 is: 25,100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,335.94 : 44,623.14 = 18,188.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,335.94/44,623.14 = 18,188.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,335.94x = 44,623.14 × 18,188.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,335.94x = 811,639,583.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,639,583.91/32,335.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,100.23

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